May 13: Declassified Documents on the Malaysian Riots (50th Anniversary Edition) - Kua Kia Soong | 100% Original Paperback

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Author: Kua Kia Soong

Publisher: Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) / Strategic Information and Research Development Centre (SIRD)

Genre: Malaysian History / Politics / Sociology

Format: Paperback (50th Anniversary Special Edition)

ISBN-13: 9789672165156

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 14.0 x 1.5 x 21.5 cm

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📝 SYNOPSIS:

One of the most significant and debated historical records in Malaysia. Originally published in 2007 and updated for the 50th Anniversary Edition, Dr. Kua Kia Soong’s May 13 challenges the traditional narrative of the 1969 racial riots.

Based on newly declassified documents from the British Public Record Office, this book argues that the riots were not a spontaneous outburst of racial violence between ordinary citizens, but rather a orchestrated "coup d'etat" by elements within the ruling party to topple the leadership of Tunku Abdul Rahman.

Dr. Kua provides a meticulous analysis of foreign office dispatches, newspaper reports, and eyewitness accounts from the period. This edition includes new forewords and reflections, making it an indispensable resource for students of history, researchers, and any Malaysian citizen seeking a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the event that fundamentally reshaped the nation's political and social landscape.

🌟 REVIEWS:

"A courageous piece of revisionist history. Dr. Kua relies on primary sources to ask the questions that were buried for decades." – Malaysiakini

"Essential for anyone who wants to look beyond the school textbooks. It’s a dense but rewarding read." – Goodreads Reviewer